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Samantha. 26. Long Island, NY to Austin, TX. Journalist. I stand with my right foot forward. I have always had a connection to the ocean, my family is convinced I'm a mermaid. I love to write, especially about surfing, so I hope you enjoy all the stories I get to share with you!

Living in America, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t connected to the military by some degree. Maybe your grandfather fought in WWII or maybe a friend is currently serving overseas. This country was founded, and protected, by soldiers. We owe them everything. America is still the land of the free because of the sacrifices made by the brave. But what happens when those brave ones return home? Their service results in physical and mental consequences and residual effects that many people seem to overlook. More »

In the action sports industry, cross breeding is inevitable. So it wasn’t too surprising to find out that 24-year-old Ryan Sheckler, pro skateboarder, actor, and philanthropist, grew up surfing with the best. While rails and concrete are his forte, Shecks is still an avid watermanÂ and surfsÂ as part of his daily training regimen. The San Clemente native got his start at age 13 after learning to surf from legendary chargerÂ Herbie Fletcher. More »

Surfr, the first social surfing iOS app that provides a way for surfers to document and share their sessions, unveiled a new feature that raises awareness for underserved communities near surf spots across the globe. More »

March 2014 ended with a bang (and a random snow storm). Drainers were rolling in left and right in New York and New Jersey. Here’s one of the shots from Sunday, March 30th on Long Island. Can you guess where? Photo credit: Samantha Rupert Instagram + Twitter: @atlanticaloha More »

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) announced the new 2014 World Championship Tour (WCT) lineup yesterday, revealing three new stops for the women.Â The 2014 women’s tour includes 9 stops, unveiling new events at Trestles, Hossegor and Fiji, which coincide with the men’s contests. More »

The staff at TransWorld Surf is reportedly working on its final issue, due out this September. GrindMedia, TransWorld’s publisher, announced today that it would stop printing issues of the magazine. More »

Surfers are amazing creatures. No matter what life throws their way, surfers are characteristically unfazed by setbacks and they never give up. Long Island native John Beattie was a lifelong surfer up until 2007 when he suffered a stroke. Due to residual weakness in his arms and legs, Beattie had to retire his surfboard. Instead, he picked up his camera and began to document his irrevocable love for surfing. More »